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Weather in January in Östergötland

Thinking about venturing to Östergötland this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Östergötland in January?

Östergötland is a region in Sweden. January in Östergötland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C and nighttime temperatures around -4°C in Norrköping. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Gusum with an average of 41 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Ödeshög with 56 mm.

Average sunshine

Norrköping experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 31 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a closer look at January's conditions in Östergötland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Östergötland's yearly weather, check out our Östergötland climate page.

Where to go in Östergötland in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Östergötland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Östergötland?

Norrköping

In January Norrköping generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Norrköping
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
3°C 
-2°C 
28 hours 
51 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-4°C 
31 hours 
42 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-4°C 
62 hours 
41 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Norrköping

Linköping

In January Linköping generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Linköping
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
3°C 
-2°C 
28 hours 
50 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-4°C 
31 hours 
42 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-4°C 
62 hours 
41 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Linköping

Motala

In January Motala generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Motala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
3°C 
-1°C 
28 hours 
53 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-3°C 
31 hours 
47 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-4°C 
62 hours 
43 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Motala

Torpa

In January Torpa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Torpa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
3°C 
-2°C 
28 hours 
51 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-4°C 
31 hours 
43 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-4°C 
62 hours 
43 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Torpa

Vadstena

In January Vadstena generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vadstena
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
4°C 
-1°C 
28 hours 
58 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-3°C 
31 hours 
49 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-4°C 
62 hours 
45 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Vadstena

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Östergötland, in Sweden.

Is January the best time to visit Östergötland?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Östergötland due to the typically poor weather in Norrköping.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Norrköping. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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